John Nienstedt, the former archbishop of the
Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul, said accusations of sexual
misconduct against him were part of a false smear campaign in response
to his opposition to gay marriage.
Nienstedt’s
denial came in a statement Wednesday night, first issued to KSTP and
Minnesota Public Radio. That followed the release of internal church
documents alleging the Vatican had sought to derail an independent
investigation that turned up credible evidence against him.http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/crime/4078841-former-twin-cities-archbishop-denies-misconduct-says-he-was-targeted-opposing-gay